# Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Pinal County, Arizona > Pinal County, Arizona: 16 utility-scale solar plants, 1,203.4 MW (AC). Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. - URL: https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/arizona/pinal - Last updated: 2026-11-01 - Publisher: Buckhead Energy (https://www.buckheadenergy.com/) - Format: full-content Markdown twin of the page (same content as the HTML; site navigation and footer removed) Breadcrumb: [Home](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/) › [Selling Solar Lease Payments and Solar Royalties](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties) › [Arizona](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/arizona) › Pinal County Quick answer Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. Pinal County, Arizona has 16 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 1,203.4 MW (AC) of capacity in total, according to the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026). ## Utility-scale solar plants in Pinal County The plants came online between 2011 and 2024.^\[1\] 14 of the 16 plants with a recorded mounting type use tracking systems that follow the sun, and two use fixed-tilt panels.^\[1\] Four plants have battery storage on site.^\[1\] | Plant | Online | Capacity (MW AC) | Mounting | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Eleven Mile Solar Center | 2024 | 300 | Tracking | | Brittlebush Solar | 2024 | 200 | Tracking | | Storey Solar and Storage | 2023 | 122 | Tracking | | Central Line Solar, LLC | 2022 | 100 | Tracking | | East Line Solar | 2020 | 100 | Tracking | | Saint Solar | 2021 | 100 | Tracking | | West Line Solar, LLC | 2022 | 100 | Tracking | | Bonnybrooke PV | 2016 | 50 | Tracking | | Sandstone Solar | 2015 | 45 | Tracking | | Red Rock | 2017 | 40 | Tracking | | Pinal Central Energy Center Hybrid | 2018 | 20 | Tracking | | Poseidon Solar, LLC | 2011 | 20 | Tracking | | Walmart Casa Grande | 2011 | 2 | Tracking | | Union HS at Casa Grande | 2012 | 1.6 | Fixed tilt | | Banner Solar Ironwood | 2021 | 1.4 | Tracking | | Vista Grande HS at Casa Grande | 2012 | 1.4 | Fixed tilt | Source: U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (USGS, LBNL), version 4.0, released April 14, 2026. Data compiled November 1, 2026. ## What the data means for solar lease owners in Pinal County The oldest utility-scale solar plant in the county came online in 2011.^\[1\] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.^\[2\] The newest came online in 2024.^\[1\] Federal guidance for farmers describes solar lease payments as typically structured as a fixed annual or monthly fee per acre, or as a percentage of the energy generated by the solar panels.^\[3\] Rent during the operations period will likely include an inflation adjustment, which may be tied to a measure like the Consumer Price Index or set at a fixed rate.^\[4\] ## What you sell and what you keep What Buckhead buys depends on the deal, and Buckhead tells the seller up front which interest it is offering to buy — for example, the payments for the rest of the current lease term, a term easement, or a longer-term interest. Solar rent is paid period by period, the operations period may last 20 years or more, and renewals are at the developer's option.^\[4\] The land can be converted back to agricultural uses at the end of the installation's operational life.^\[3\] Educational information only — not legal, tax, or investment advice. The figures are public reference data, not a valuation or appraisal of any interest. Consult a qualified attorney, CPA, or landman about your specific situation. ## Frequently asked questions ### How many utility-scale solar plants are in Pinal County, Arizona? Pinal County, Arizona has 16 utility-scale solar plants of at least 1 MW, with 1,203.4 MW (AC) of capacity in total, according to the U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026).^\[1\] Utility-scale power plants have at least one megawatt of electricity generation capacity.^\[5\] ### Which solar plants operate in Pinal County? The largest plants are Eleven Mile Solar Center (2024, 300 MW AC), Brittlebush Solar (2024, 200 MW AC), Storey Solar and Storage (2023, 122 MW AC), Central Line Solar, LLC (2022, 100 MW AC), East Line Solar (2020, 100 MW AC) and Saint Solar (2021, 100 MW AC).^\[1\] The next are West Line Solar, LLC (2022, 100 MW AC) and Bonnybrooke PV (2016, 50 MW AC), plus eight more in the table above.^\[1\] ### Can I sell solar lease payments or royalties in Pinal County? Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. What Buckhead buys depends on the deal, and Buckhead tells the seller up front which interest it is offering to buy — for example, the payments for the rest of the current lease term, a term easement, or a longer-term interest. ### When did solar plants in Pinal County come online? Of the plants with a recorded year, eight came online in the 2010s and eight in the 2020s.^\[1\] Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years.^\[2\] ### Which nearby Arizona counties also have utility-scale solar plants? Nearby Arizona counties with utility-scale solar plants include Pima County (300.5 MW AC), Maricopa County (2,460.7 MW AC), Cochise County (163.2 MW AC), Yuma County (1,112.1 MW AC) and Yavapai County (47.4 MW AC).^\[1\] ## Related pages [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Arizona](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/arizona) [Selling Solar Lease Payments and Solar Royalties](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Pima County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/arizona/pima) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Maricopa County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/arizona/maricopa) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Cochise County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/arizona/cochise) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Yuma County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/arizona/yuma) [Solar Lease Payments and Royalties in Yavapai County](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/solar-lease-royalties/arizona/yavapai) ## Sources \[1\] [U.S. Large-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Database (version 4.0, released April 14, 2026)](https://energy.usgs.gov/uspvdb/) — U.S. Geological Survey and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (accessed November 1, 2026) \[2\] [Solar Lease Considerations for Landowners](https://mytexas.ag.tamu.edu/publications/solar-lease-considerations-for-landowners/) — Texas A&M AgriLife Extension (accessed November 1, 2026) \[3\] [Farmer's Guide to Going Solar](https://www.energy.gov/cmei/systems/farmers-guide-going-solar) — U.S. Department of Energy (accessed November 1, 2026) \[4\] [Farmland Owner's Guide to Solar Leasing](https://nationalaglawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/assets/articles/hall_solar_Leasing.pdf) — Ohio State University Extension and the National Agricultural Law Center (accessed November 1, 2026) \[5\] [Solar explained: Where solar is found and used](https://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/solar/where-solar-is-found.php) — U.S. Energy Information Administration (accessed November 1, 2026) ## Ready to Sell Your Solar Lease Payments or Royalties? Buckhead Energy buys solar lease payments and solar royalties. [Get a Free Written Offer](https://www.buckheadenergy.com/sell#inquiry:source=%2Fsolar-lease-royalties%2Farizona%2Fpinal&county=Pinal+County) ## Frequently Asked Questions **When did solar plants in Pinal County come online?** Of the plants with a recorded year, eight came online in the 2010s and eight in the 2020s. Solar lease agreements can last 20 to 30 years. ## About Buckhead Energy Buckhead Energy is a direct buyer, not a broker — we purchase mineral and royalty interests with our own capital. Buckhead Energy buys mineral and royalty interests across all 50 states and has completed acquisitions in 33 states. Buckhead Energy has been buying mineral and royalty interests since 2006. Buckhead Energy holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. Buckhead provides a free written offer. Buckhead Energy typically provides an offer within 24–48 hours. 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